Adriana Caselotti's Snow White Dress

Adriana Caselotti was no stranger to the Snow White dress. She wore it on countless occasions, usually out on public appearance tours to publicize the latest Disney re-release of film. She also posed for numerous in-studio photo sessions.

Chicago Herald-Examiner, April 22, 1938.

Clipping from Adriana Caselotti estate via Heritage Auctions.

Adriana in her 1958 dress promoting the re-release of the movie that year.

B&W image copyright Disney.

Additional public engagements included fan conventions, school groups, and other affairs. This pink and yellow version--Adriana's last--belonged to her. She greets a group of school children in 1988 at her southern California home.

She was pictured wearing it for a write-up in the September 21, 1993 edition of the supermarket tabloid, Globe.

Pink dress images via Heritage Auctions.

Though the dress design had changed through the years, Adriana's joyful personality did not. When she wore it, she truly did so with a smile and a song. See a few more examples of Adriana with a Snow White dress in a recent Archive entry.

Disney on Parade - Postcard

A vintage postcard from the Disney on Parade arena show. Snow White is joined by Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh, and Eeyore. Measures 4" x 7" with blank back. Dates from the early 1970s.

Disney on Parade - Event Magazine

Snow White and other cast members from the arena show, Disney on Parade, were pictured on the cover of a 1971 edition of Panorama - Boston's Official Guide Magazine (volume 22, no. 1).

Disney on Parade - Program Booklet

From the 1940s to the 60s, the Snow White story was performed on ice by the Ice Capades and the Tom Arnold troupe. The shows were quite popular, yet by the 1970s, the Disney characters had left the ice and were instead, appearing in song and dance arena shows. These were known as Disney on Parade.

The first edition of Disney on Parade premiered circa 1970. Mickey Mouse was featured on the program cover. The table of contents revealed that Cinderella was the princess of choice for this show. With each year, the performance changed, adding new characters.

In 1971, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs made it on the cover and into the show. Softcover, 28 unnumbered pages (including covers). Lots of color photos. Measures 12" x 8.375. Price $1.

A few sample pages.

Learn more about Disney on Parade at Tokyo Magic's Meet the World.

In the early 1980s, the shows would leave the arena and return to the rink with the launch of Disney On Ice. These performances have continued to this day.

1987 NBC TV Special Press Photo

A press photo promoting the May 22, 1987 Snow White Golden Anniversary television special on NBC. It features an image of a Disneyland Snow White cast member with Dopey. Measures 7" x 9".

The reverse side includes the press information with airdate, synopsis, and episode title.

Images via remembermarilyn.

1979 Eastern Airlines Magazine Ad

A 1979 magazine advertisement for Eastern Airlines and Walt Disney World. Crew members are flanked by costumed Disney cast members--including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

1949 Snow White London Stage Show - Postcards

A couple of Snow White postcards from director Harry Benet's stage production of Walt Disney's story. The small print on this first one also reads, "Presented by Teneb Productions Ltd."

"Guaranteed Real Photograph--Printed in England."

A different Snow White actress is pictured in this second card.

The 1949 London performances took place at the Victoria Palace. See the theatre poster in the previous post.

Snow White Cast Member Postcards from Walt Disney World

Hi-Ho! Hi-Ho! (no. 0111-0370). Dimensions: 3.5" x 5.5".

SWSD (no. 0111 1605). Dimensions: 3.5" x 5.5".

Most of these cards have also been found with the eagle head stamp symbol, an indication that they were sold outside of the park too.

Fairy-Tale Friends (barcode no. 400100116098). Dimensions: 4" x 6".

The Fairest of Them All (barcode no. 400100116104). Dimensions: 4" x 6".

Snow White Cast Member Postcards from Disneyland

All cards measure 3.5" x 5.5" (unless otherwise noted).

Snow White and Friends Visit Disneyland.



Red ink back (no. D-4) issued between 1956 and 1966. Produced by H. S. Crocker of San Bruno, CA; distributed by Mike Roberts Color Products of Berkeley. Copyright Walt Disney Productions.

Black ink back (no. 1-309 SC6841) issued between 1965 and 1969. Published by Mike Roberts Color Productions.

Snow White and Friends Visit Disneyland, different photo. Published by Dexter Press.

Purple ink back (no. 1-309 DT-35922-C) issued between 1965 and 1969.

Purple ink back (no. 010309 DT-35922-C) issued approximately between 1968 and 1971. Black ink back (01110472 DT-35922-C) issued in the mid 1970s.

Welcome to Fantasyland (no. 0111-0351). Published mid 1970's by H.S. Crocker Co. of California.

Another Welcome to Fantasyland (no. 0100-10351).

Snow White with Balloons. Black ink (no. 0111-0491), from mid 1970's. Published by H.S. Crocker Co. Several slight variations to the back of the card were printed, including a brown ink (no. 0111-0574A).

Similar Snow White balloon images were used in trading cards and magazine publications. See earlier Archive entry.



Welcome to Fantasyland (no. 0100-11616). 1980s. The printing on the back has several slight variations. Card measures 4" x 6'.

Reissued in the 1990s.

Additional info and images via the late Ken Eslick's Disneyland Postcards.